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RT-AX86U
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14,000 routers are infected by malware that's highly resistant to takedowns - Ars Technica
I've had to replace the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router twice at one location for odd behavior that I couldn't get rid of after being used for a few months. It was being used strictly as an Wifi AP behind a different brand firewall but it wouldn't let any of the
...Darkk_Knight in r/hacking
March 13, 2026 4:16 AM
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NBN upgrade has made me find out how many bad cables I have
I'm loving my Wifi6 Asus RT-AX86U. The signal is strong across the entire house (where I used to need multiple access points) and I can use all the bandwidth of my new 500/50 plan almost everywhere.
SuitableFan6634 in r/australia
September 17, 2025 5:39 AM
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Best WiFi Router to buy? (Speed, Range, Reliability)
WiFi 6 is still the best value right now. Its fast, stable, and handles lots of devices well. WiFi 7 is good but kinda overkill unless you’ve got top-tier internet. Good real-world options: ASUS RT-AX86U → great for gaming + stability TP-Link Archer AX55/AX73 → best budget-performance balance TP-Lin
...Natural-Idea in r/homeoffice
May 5, 2026 3:53 PM
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Fixed Tapo camera network issues with Asus router (Asus RT-AX86S + Tapo C101)
I will add this for context. I have an RT-AX86u pro router. I also set the 2.4 ghz bandwidth to 20. This is my setup. It is slightly different than the OP’s. I have 5 cameras and have never had drop out problems. I usually have 70+ devices connected at any given time. I think disabling roaming assis
...drm200 in r/Tapo
May 8, 2026 7:28 PM
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Router that will easily support 3+ 4k streams plus game streaming?
I have an Asus AX86U. Its a beast. It handles everything seamlessly. No issues ever. And it should be cheap now.
Adventurous_Self_160 in r/HomeNetworking
February 12, 2026 3:40 PM
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Looking for recommendations on a DIY router that can run OpenVPN, Pi‑hole, and per‑device/site controls
I would agree with others that building your own may be the only way to truly give you everything you want. As a suggestion though, for a pretty complete package and basically all of what you’re asking for, I’d look into the “Merlin” ASUS router firmware. It’s a fork of the official AsusWRT firmware
...godless_bro in r/HomeNetworking
February 19, 2026 3:45 AM
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Can an average Joe set up a wifi mesh network?
Hey Joe exactly where I bought my AX86U and later put it on node to another Asus router also on sale at Cosco. At opposite ends of house on different levels. Wireless backhaul. Extended wifi to detached garage. Working just fine.
Vectorvictor171 in r/HomeNetworking
February 23, 2026 2:39 AM
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Zoom lag on AT&T Fiber BGW320 despite great speeds – could this be bufferbloat / gateway issue?
I only had my BGW320 as factory default for a couple of days. I did notice some glitches and hangs while doing facetime calls. I switched my setup to passthrough with my old Asus AX86U router. Set my DNS to cloudflare in the router. All seems very happy and stable now. My experience is limited to ju
...buzzard302 in r/ATTFiber
March 5, 2026 4:45 PM
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Good Wi-Fi Router in 2026. Any recommendation?
I have an Asus RT AX86U Pro that works great as well. I have a two story 4 bedroom house with a basement. The router is in the basement. I get coverage everywhere. Upstairs in the main bedroom I get 495Mb on my iPad. I have 500Mb service.
stupedtendous in r/wifi
January 6, 2026 7:12 PM
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What are some good WiFi 6 routers at the moment?
Love my Asus RT-AX86U Pro. I have a 2 story house with a basement and the router is in the basement. I get full coverage everywhere. Has never been an issue whatsoever. Check out the reviews.
stupedtendous in r/wifi
January 21, 2026 8:26 PM
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